ProRodeo Sports News - September 20, 2019

BY MATT NABER

Rookie tie-down roper Haven Meged proved he’s a serious contender for the 2019 world title by winning the ProRodeo Tour Finale. “The top guys are all here and it’s dirty-tough,” the 21-year-old cowboy said. Before his $8,633 win in Puyallup, Meged was second in the world standings with $109,613 and about $22,000 shy of claiming the No. 1 spot. His win in Puyallup helped narrow the gap to $12,021. “Out there you have to take every calf one by one and not think about the gold buckle and just focus on the task at hand,” the Montana cowboy said. The rookie roper clocked in at 8.3 seconds in Round 2 and returned to the muddy arena Sept. 8 with an 8.8-second time, followed by an 8.5-second run. “You have to draw good, rope good and ride a good horse – and I’ve got a great horse,” Meged said. Meged wasn’t the only cowboy to hit the Puyallup arena on his horse Beyoncé, as Tyson Durfey also rode her in the first round. “She’s done a lot for me this year,” Meged said. “She’s unbelievable and a once-in-a-lifetime horse.” Before going to his first Wrangler NFR, Meged will compete at the Canadian Finals Rodeo. “I’ll get the nerves off there,” Meged said. “Both will be unreal experiences for a rookie.” Rookie Meged wins tie-down roping

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Rookie tie-down roper Haven Meged hit the muddy Puyallup arena to win the final round and take home $8,633.

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